I love to hug people, especially my little nephew. (only when it's called for.)
Now, he is 4 years of age, and sometimes he backs off and doesn't want to hug.
My question is will it make a good impression on him, and will he be a future hugger to others and his kids?
By the way, my parents were NOT huggers to us children, and I find that a little sad.
Each person needs a hug. Peace.
2006-11-15 09:08:21 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
Absolutely hugs are a great thing to pass down
they make all of us feel good .
2006-11-15 09:11:46 · answer #1 · answered by Geedebb 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
i agree. though some might deny it, everyone needs a good dose of hugs once in a while. my parents aren't huggers too, so i've grown up to never hug people. but i realize that isn't very healthy to a person's emotional well-being. people who don't get hugs tend to have trouble expressing their feelings to their friends and loved ones.
also...i find it strange that your nephew resists hugs at such a young age. i think it's even more important to hug the young ones as they're still growing emotionally. but of course, don't force it on people if they don't like it.
2006-11-15 17:51:22 · answer #2 · answered by whatever comes 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should ask him for a hug, but don't force it on him or he will learn to avoid you. You could always say, I love giving you hugs because I care about you so much! Can I get a hug? Some kids go through stages where they don't want to be hugged and others are free with their hugs. I know I have an aversion to people touching me unless I invite it. I can't stand for some one to come up and put their hands on me, hug me etc, without asking first.
2006-11-15 17:11:48 · answer #3 · answered by hargonagain 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Nah, I personally am not a hugger.... once in a while is fine and nice.. but to call myself a "hugger" would be totally wrong..its gets kind of annoying and I get irritated..
but everyone is different,, and i believe that hugging is way better than being "distant" so good for you....
Hug on dude, Hug on.....
Brandywine
2006-11-15 17:13:13 · answer #4 · answered by WOWbrandywineWOW 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Your setting a good example but not everyone needs to be a hugger. He will be fine whether he is or not.
2006-11-15 17:42:53 · answer #5 · answered by Sammy B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, everyone needs a hug. Even the homeless people need hugs.
2006-11-15 17:11:02 · answer #6 · answered by leazngurl 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes, we all need a hug sometime.. but we also need our own space at times... you should considerate even to little children always ask a person if you can give or get a hug, and not just do it... ;)
2006-11-15 17:13:21 · answer #7 · answered by string1dm 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm a hugger!! don't push the nephew as he is still young!!
2006-11-15 17:11:55 · answer #8 · answered by mustanglady 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i think that everyone needs a hug...if he backs off..thats ok. just go with it. sooner or later he'll be back into the "hugging process" again. dont worry. its just the age.
2006-11-15 17:13:59 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I like to give hugs too. but only to my friends so its fine. but be careful on who you hug cuz you dont want to give the wrong impression
2006-11-15 17:26:17 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋